Thank you for qualifying for this free online class! I hope you love watching how to and then making the projects. You can make them exactly with the Cactus Cuties Bundle, or substitute almost any stamps and papers. The class was designed specifically for you to substitute products.
Below are the videos with step by step directions. You have unlimited access to these videos. I included measurements and a supply list in case you were curious what I used. If you have any questions, please know you can reach out to me anytime. christine@mailsomethingpretty.com.
Introduction
Mini Easel Card Tutorial
Supplies & Measurements for Mini Easel Card
- Base in Sahara Sand, 4-1/4″ x 10-1/2″, score at 3-1/2″ and 7″
- Under layer Basic Gray (& inside/bottom), 3-7/8″ x 3-1/8″
- Designer Series Paper layer, 3-3/4″ x 3″, from the Annual Catalog Hostess Pattern Party Designer Series Paper, 155426
- Cactus Cuties Bundle, 158058
- Ink Colors: Soft Suede, Old Olive, Misty Moonlight, Garden Green, Cinnamon Cider, Evening Evergreen and Flirty Flamingo
Post It Note Tutorial
Supplies & Measurements for Post-It Notes
- Evening Evergreen base, 3″ x 8-1/4″. Score at 2″, 2-1/2″, 5-1/2″ & 6″
- Heart & Home Designer Series Paper, 157928
- Old Olive card stock
- Tasteful Labels dies, 152886
- Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, 149653
- Cactus Cuties Bundle, 158058
- Ink Colors: Cajun Craze & Evening Evergreen
- Round adhesive velcro dots
- 3″ x 3″ Post-it notes
Double Accordion Card Tutorial
Warning – this video is 42 minutes long
Supplies & Measurements for Double Accordion Card
- Thick Basic White card stock
- Evening Evergreen card stock
- Artistically Composed Designer Series Paper, 157750
- Stitched Rectangle Dies, 151820
- Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, 149653
- Cactus Cuties Bundle, 158058
- Evening Evergreen Windowpane Check Ribbon, 158135 or Denim Ribbon 149590
- Ink Colors: Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Calypso Coral & Evening Evergreen
- Tear & Tape, 154031
- Dimensionals, 104430
Steps
- Cut base. One piece 5-1/2″ x 8 and one piece 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, this one is scored at 1/2″.
- Fold on 1/2″ tab, add glue to tab and glue two pieces together to create one long base.
- Score entire piece, 4″ and 12″.
- Fold into W shape. (In the video I first say M or mountain shape, but it’s really a W).
- Cut insert. One piece 3-1/4″ x 8-1/2″ and one piece 3-1/4″ x 9, this one is scored at 1/2″.
- Fold on 1/2″ tab, add glue to tab and glue two pieces together to create one long insert.
- Score entire piece, 2-3/4″, 5-1/2″, 11-1/2″ & 14-1/2″.
- Fold. Center will stick out on left side.
- Cut Designer Series Paper pieces 2-1/2″ x 3 and one piece 1/4″ x 3. In the video I reference that the center piece could be cut 3″ x 3″.
- Cut framed Stitched Rectangles (I cut mine in Evening Evergreen). You will want to use the largest and 3rd largest Stitched Rectangle dies. Cut 4. Save inserts for another project.
- With the 4th largest Stitched Rectangle die, cut 4 rectangles out of large card base. Eyeball to find center of each portion. Save inserts for front & back of card (with two extra for other projects).
- Glue pattern papers to insert.
- Stamp. Keep in mind when centering, the 4th section with have a small portion on right side hidden.
- For best results, use Tear & Tape to secure insert to right and left sides of base. Refer to video.
- Cut two additional largest size Stitched Rectangle die pieces for front & back of card.
- Using dimensionals, create a channel for the ribbon and then adhere the front & back stitched rectangle pieces to front & back of card with additional dimensionals (making sure you do not see them through cutaways).
- Decorate front of card.
Note – you can make this card without using ribbon also.
The card I was inspired by. Made by Sara Levin
Another Version
- Thick Basic White & Misty Moonlight card stock
- Heart & Home Designer Series Paper, 157928
- Honeybee Home Bundle, 157952
- Denim Ribbon 149590
More Cactus Personalities
The smiling faces are from the Sharing Sunshine stamp set, 155631
I hope you enjoyed this class and will make many versions of these three projects. I would love to see them! Feel free to post on my Very Important Paper crafters Facebook Page.
